Thales Hoss

Thales Gustavo Hoss was born on April 26, 1989, in São Leopoldo, Brazil. He began his professional volleyball career in 2007, joining Sport Club Ulbra. His early career saw him develop into a skilled libero, a defensive specialist known for precise passing and digging. Hoss transitioned through several Brazilian clubs, including Sada Cruzeiro, Floripa Esporte Clube, JF Vôlei, SESI São Paulo, Voleisul/Paquetá Esportes, and Canoas Vôlei, gaining significant experience and contributing to various team successes. His consistent performance and defensive capabilities led to his inclusion in the Brazil national team in 2017.

Hoss has achieved numerous milestones throughout his career. With the Brazil national team, he earned a silver medal at the 2018 FIVB World Championship and a bronze medal in the 2022 FIVB World Championship. He secured a gold medal at the 2019 FIVB World Cup and the 2017 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup, further cementing his reputation as a key player on the international stage. His national team honors also include gold medals in the CSV South American Championship in 2017, 2019, and 2021, and a silver in 2023. These achievements highlight his vital role in Brazil’s sustained success in men’s volleyball.

In club volleyball, Hoss has also amassed a strong record. He won the Brazilian Championship with Cimed Florianópolis in 2009–10 and again with Vôlei Taubaté in 2018–19. He also secured two Brazilian SuperCup titles with Vôlei Taubaté in 2019–20 and 2020–21. Most recently, Hoss joined LKPS Lublin (now Bogdanka LUK Lublin) in Poland, where he continued to demonstrate his defensive prowess, securing the second position among top receivers in PlusLiga during the 2023/2024 season. His contract with Bogdanka LUK Lublin was renewed for the 2024/2025 season, and he is slated to compete in the 2024–25 CEV Challenge Cup and the 2024–25 Polish Championship with the club. He has participated in two Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, representing Brazil.